Soroti Hospital Lab Assistant Accused of Extorting Patients Amid Critical Blood Shortages

The administration of Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is grappling with serious corruption allegations involving Silver Osako, a laboratory assistant accused of extorting money from patients. The incident has raised concerns about the integrity of the hospital’s services and patient care. The controversy reportedly unfolded on Sunday, October 5, when Osako, who was off duty, allegedly…

“Then God sent Mr Balinda” – the Rwandan nurse supporting cervical cancer patients

For patients, getting through cancer treatment is a trial. One nurse’s efforts to provide both material and emotional support has made a major difference. 6 January 2025 by Hudson Kuteesa When 65-year-old Athanasie Mukabitega, a resident of Nyagatare, a far northeast district of Rwanda, was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer, she was deeply distressed. Not…